neurology
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Our Brains Are in Trouble: Nearly Half the World Living with Neurological Illness
Our brains are in rougher shape than we might think. New research from the World Health Organization and others estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or epilepsy, just to name a few. Collectively, these neurological problems are now thought to be the single largest…
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Covid-19 May Cause ‘Significant’ Declines in Cognitive Function, According to Survey of Patients
A study of more than 84,500 people backs prior indications that surviving the novel coronavirus may be associated with potentially serious cognitive deficits, Reuters reported on Tuesday. While the new study, which is based on an online survey, has some major limitations, other research has found that covid-19 can cause neurological issues even in people…
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Emirati Woman Reportedly Regains Awareness After 27 Years In Minimally Conscious State
A woman from the United Arab Emirates, Munira Abdulla, has reportedly regained a degree awareness and function after spending an astonishing 27 years in a state of reduced consciousness — popularly known as a coma.
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Scientists Figure Out Why Italian Family Can’t Feel Pain
An Italian woman, her two daughters, and her three grandchildren have always had trouble feeling pain. They can’t sense temperature. They break bones without noticing. Now, a team of scientists in the United Kingdom think they have figured out why.